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Become Familiar with Kitchen Cabinet Sizes The informed consumer makes the best decisions, and when you are remodeling and redesigning your kitchen you should be familiar with the multiple aspects of your kitchen. It can be very overwhelming, trust me, I know, but researching the available and standard sizes in cabinetry will help you plan…
Basement Insulation And Vapor Barriers Dear Concord Carpenter, I’m refinishing my basement and am at the step where I start insulating the walls. The walls are 1/2 below ground, with field stone being the section underground and cinder block above ground. I framed 2×4 studs a few inches from the wall…
Bosch is remembering the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terroist attacks by honoring the courageous work of our Firefighters, Police Officers and EMTs acrtoss the country. During the week of September 6th to the 9th, 2011, Bosch will provide every firefighter, police officer or EMT with a valid ID with free labor on one tool repair or…
DEWALT 12” Sliding Compound Miter Saw DWS780 Would it be nice to have a miter saw that was designed to be precise and accurate enough for fine woodworking, yet durable enough for framing and deck building? The new DeWALT DWS780 is just that saw. It was designed for a variety of trades including cabinetmakers, trim…
Rain Screen And Moisture Barrier Dear Concord Carpenter, I own a Dutch Colonial style two-story house. It is brick on the lower story and 1960s era Masonite type siding on the upper story. Roof is Gambrel. The windows were replaced by the previous owner and do not have visible sills or casing. I want to…
Making a Shaker Peg Coat Rack Everyone seems to appreciate the quality and simplistic utilitarian style of Shaker craftsmanship. It’s super easy to make your own Shaker style coat rack with maple pegs. Here’s how: What you will need: A board [e.g. 1×4] of the length you need Enough pegs to fill your needs. A…
Bosch RHH180-01 120-Volt 18-Volt 3/4-Inch SDS-Plus Hammer The Bosch SDS cordless hammer drill is a compact, light weight powerhouse! I recently had the opportunity to bring this drill out to some job-sites and put it to work. When I first saw it I thought… cordless, No way! Boy was I wrong. The Bosch SDS Cordless Hammer Drill…
Store Your Window Protecting Plywood In The Hurricane Pouch The recent battering the eastern coast of the United States and Canada by Hurricane Irene has reminded us on how critical preparations must be made before a storm hits. Many home and business owners have adopted the practice of covering windows and doors with sheets of…
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